Welborne’s late goal sends Howard past Chicago State, 2–1

Rayce Welborne scored at 78:51 to give Howard a 2–1 men’s soccer win at Chicago State on Thursday, October 1. Barry Souare-Wooten assisted on the deciding goal.

Calien Thomas put the Bison ahead at 17:53 off an assist from Xavier Sharp. Howard carried that 1–0 lead into halftime, but Chicago State equalized at 47:56 when Jorge Valle scored with Darrien Gates II providing the assist.

Howard goalkeeper Liam Keiller made eight saves, including a stop on Saul Silva at 81:08 after the Bison regained the lead. Chicago State goalkeeper Jabulile Mooketsi also finished with eight saves.

The Bison outshot the Cougars 21–17, held a 10–9 edge in shots on goal and earned seven corner kicks to Chicago State’s six. Sharp led Howard with five shots.

Howard improved to 3–7 overall and 1–1 in conference play. Chicago State fell to 0–9 and 0–1.

Sources: Official box score, Official roster.

Prepared with AI assistance using the linked official sources. Illustration: NSMT sports visual.